Denver Actors Fund in Action: Jason Maxwell

Actor faced both oral surgery and nearly $3,000 in up-front costs Aid recipient: Actor and Arvada native Jason Maxwell is a longtime favorite in the Denver theatre community. He is a company member with Boulder’s The Catamounts, where this year he performed in the ensembles of “United Flight 232,” “The Last Apple Tree” and “Everybody.”… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Jason Maxwell

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Denver Actors Fund in Action: Jake Mendes

Actor discovers there’s no such thing as a cheap dental emergency Aid recipient: Lakewood native and True West Award-winning actor Jake Mendes recently starred in the Arvada Center’s “Bright Star” and in DCPA Education’s “Corduroy.” He won the 2018 Henry Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical for his performance in the Aurora Fox’s “Hedwig… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Jake Mendes

Denver Actors Fund in Action: Mary McGroary

  Actor doesn’t let chronic knee injury sideline her Aid recipient: Longtime local actor Mary McGroary, who recently played Fraulein Kost in “Cabaret” and Mona Kent in “Dames at Sea” for the Town Hall Arts Center, is currently appearing in “Holiday Inn” through January 19 at the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse in Johnstown. Mary also has… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Mary McGroary

Denver Actors Fund in Action: Hannah Marie Harmon

Unique DAF partnership helps another Colorado theatre artist return to dental health Aid recipient: Hannah Marie Harmon is a Colorado Springs actor who performed in “My Fair Lady” at the Midtown Arts Center in March. (She was described as “As delightful as ever,” by reviewer Tom Jones.) Before that, she sang as Sarah Brown in… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Hannah Marie Harmon

DAF announces free virtual urgent-care benefit for Colorado theatre artists

  New partnership could save Colorado theatre artists unnecessary, expensive trips to Urgent Care or emergency rooms The Denver Actors Fund today announced an important new health-care benefit for qualified members of the Colorado theatre community. The grassroots nonprofit is partnering with Hippo Health to provide on-demand, free access to emergency medical evaluations via video… Continue reading DAF announces free virtual urgent-care benefit for Colorado theatre artists

Denver Actors Fund in Action: Lisa and Mike Young

‘Within only a few hours, we had our tremendous burden lifted from us’ Aid recipients: Lisa and Michael “Big Mike” Young of Parker are longtime married performers in the local theatre community. Lisa is an actor who has recently appeared in Theatre Artibus’ “Recipe,” the Aurora Fox’s “Caroline, Or Change,” and Bitsy Stage’s “The Necromancer’s… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Lisa and Mike Young

Denver Actors Fund in Action: Joanie Brosseau-Rubald

‘I found myself faced with bills I thought would be covered by my insurance but weren’t’ Aid recipient: Littleton native Joanie Brosseau-Rubald has been performing regularly at BDT Stage for 23 years, most recently appearing in “A Christmas Story,” “Disenchanted,” “Motones vs. Jerseys” and “Mamma Mia.” Seminal roles have included playing Eva Peron in “Evita,”… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Joanie Brosseau-Rubald

Denver Actors Fund in Action: Todd Debreceni

2020 keeps punching special effects master in the face Aid recipient: Todd Debreceni of Aurora is Colorado’s most experienced and awarded prosthetic makeup effects artist, with more than 40 years in the entertainment industry. He has created prosthetics and special effects for innumerable film and local stage productions, most recently Littleton Town Hall Arts Center’s… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Todd Debreceni

Denver Actors Fund in Action: Katie Burke

  ‘I am now able to continue working in the theatre without incredible financial stress’ Aid recipient: Katie Burke is a Fort Collins actor and teacher who last appeared in “A Wonderful Life” at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse in Johnstown. Other credits include at Missoula Children’s Theater, Up In Lights and playing Cinderella’s dreadful stepsister in… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Katie Burke

Denver Actors Fund in Action: Kristy E. Pike

  ‘I am incredibly grateful to have Denver Actor’s Fund as a resource’ Aid recipient: Boulder’s Kristy E. Pike directed and designed the lighting for The Upstart Crow Theatre Company’s The Lion in Winter in August 2018, with previous lighting credits including As You Like It and Pygmalion. She is currently designing the lighting for… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Kristy E. Pike

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Denver Actors Fund in Action: Beki Pineda

‘Dr. Kelly listened to my tale, heard my fear, and responded in the gentlest voice possible: ‘Let’s get you a smile you can share.’ “ Aid recipient: Properties Director Beki Pineda, who was given the Colorado Theatre Guild’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 Henry Awards, has been an active member of the Colorado theatre… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Beki Pineda

Denver Actors Fund in Action: Cipriano Ortega

  ‘I am beyond grateful for this. Truly, I cannot thank all of you enough.’ Aid recipient: Denver native Cipriano Ortega is an actor, artist, musician and educator who in the past five years has performed in two productions at Su Teatro (“Dona Rosita’s Japapeno Kitchen” and “Christmas in Colorado”), and in Curious Theatre’s 2017… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Cipriano Ortega

Denver Actors Fund in Action: Adam Russell Johnson

  ‘Thank you for helping me pay for the orthotics that allow me to live and walk and perform safely and comfortably.’ Aid recipient: Boulder actor Adam Russell Johnson next will appear in Phamaly Theatre Company’s August 2019 production of “Chicago” at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Most recently, he appeared in Phamaly’s 30th anniversary… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Adam Russell Johnson

Denver Actors Fund: Jordan Manchego and others

Jordan Manchego in 'Cry-Baby' for Equinox Theatre Company at the Bug Theatre.

  Thornton dentist Brian Kelly now has donated $30,000 in free dental care to Colorado theatre artists Aid recipient: Longtime Denver actor Jordan Manchego most recently appeared in “Cry-Baby The Musical” for Equinox Theatre Company. He is a graduate of Prairie View High School in Henderson and the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. Among… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund: Jordan Manchego and others

Denver Actors Fund names Gibley president, adds three to board

Chris Gibley has 30 years of business experience holding senior management positions.

  Chris Gibley will lead expanded board that now also includes Gail Bransteitter, Dr. Kelli Lewis and Fletcher Woolsey The Denver Actors Fund Board of Directors has voted unanimously for Littleton native Chris Gibley to become its next President. Gibley has 30 years of business experience holding senior management positions with Arthur Andersen, the Federal… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund names Gibley president, adds three to board

Denver Actors Fund in Action: DaNia Mortimer

DaNia Morimer

Just after pregnant actor was ordered on bed rest, her daughter was diagnosed with cancer Aid recipient: Denver actor and soprano DaNia Mortimer is a longtime member of the local theatre community. Her credits include “Little Women,” “Annie” and “Bye Bye Birdie” at the Town Hall Arts Center and Performance Now’s “South Pacific” in 2013.… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: DaNia Mortimer

Denver Actors Fund in Action: Jacob Villarreal

‘I’m now able to replenish funds that were lost while I was sick.’ Aid recipient: Actor Jacob Villarreal has been an active member of the Colorado theatre community since first moving here in 2012. You may have seen him around the state in “Forever Plaid,” “Hair,” “In the Heights,” “The Music Man,” “Smokey Joe’s Cafe”… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Jacob Villarreal

Denver Actors Fund in Action: David Jensen

‘To have a resource like The Denver Actors Fund touches me so very deeply.’ Aid recipient: David Jensen just completed a run of “Our Town” at Miners Alley Playhouse playing the town drunk, Simon Stimson. David’s recent roles have included Henry and others in “Angels in America,” directed by Timothy McCracken; Dr. John Buchanan Sr.… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: David Jensen

Denver Actors Fund in Action: Luke Rahmsdorff-Terry

  ‘This is a huge comfort, and a weight off of my mind’ Aid recipient: Luke Rahmsdorff-Terry is a longtime local actor, director and sound director, mostly with Lowry’s Spotlight Theatre. He played Ed Carmichael, the chime-playing son-in-law, in Spotlight’s farewell production of “You Can’t Take It With You” last September. Before that, he was… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Luke Rahmsdorff-Terry

Denver Actors Fund in Action: Regina Fernandez: $2,440

  ‘This means more to me than you could possibly know’ Aid recipient: Actor Regina Fernandez is a company member for the Arvada Center’s 2019 black-box season, meaning she is currently appearing in “The Diary of Anne Frank,” “The Moors” and “Sin Street Social Club” – all at the same time. In 2017, she appeared… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Regina Fernandez: $2,440

Denver Actors Fund in Action: Katrina Niemisto

‘Here I am. Breathing, because of you.’ Aid recipient: Katrina Niemisto of Denver is a stage manager in the local theatre community who has worked most recently at the Lone Tree Arts Center and for the Denver Center Theatre Company’s Colorado New Play Summit. Her medical story: Katrina recently underwent a complicated hip surgery necessitated… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Katrina Niemisto

Denver Actors Fund in Action: Matthew D. Peters

  ‘I’m so thankful for this amazing program that has helped so many actors in town, now including myself’ Aid recipient: Boulder High School graduate Matthew D. Peters is a busy actor, director and choreographer who most recently directed ‘The Little Mermaid’ for BDT Stage (and played Jetsam), choreographed ‘Newsies’ for Candlelight Dinner Playhouse and… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Matthew D. Peters

Denver Actors Fund in Action: Amy Arpan

‘It’s powerful medicine to know there are great people out there in the world’ Aid recipient: Amy Arpan is an actor and circus choreographer who most recently appeared as Mrs. Soames in Miners Alley Playhouse’s production of “Our Town.” She is also the owner and principal performer at Amy Arpan’s Illusions And Confusions. She is… Continue reading Denver Actors Fund in Action: Amy Arpan